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Human Movement Specialist

Integrated Manual Therapist

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A better manual therapy certification by design. Comprehensively evidence-based, outcome-driven, 3rd-party-approved.

Integrated Manual Therapy

This is a description for the subcategory Integrated Functional Anatomy of Joints.

Joint Anatomy

Introduction To Manual Therapy

This is a description for the subcategory Overhead Squat Assessment.

Overhead Squat Assessment

This is a description for the subcategory Movement Assessment.

Movement Assessment

Special Tests

Static Manual Release

Joint Mobilization

Joint Manipulation

Local Vibration

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) (a.k.a. gua sha, Graston, muscle scraping, etc.)

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

Research: Movement and Corrective Exercise

Electives

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the lower leg. Soft tissue release techniques for the gastrocnemius, fibularis longus/brevis, extensor hallicus longus, extensor digitorum longus, flexor hallicus longus, and flexor digitorum longus. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for excessive forward lean, asymmetrical weight shift, feet turn out, feet flatten, knees bow in, knees bow out, chronic ankle instability, and lower leg dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Lower Leg Muscles

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive external rotators of the tibia. Soft tissue release techniques for the tensor fascia latae (TFL), vastus lateralis (quadriceps), bicep femoris (lateral hamstring), and gastrocnemius/soleus. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for knees bow in, knee bow out, excessive forward lean, asymmetrical weight shift, feet turn out, feet flatten, knee pain, ankle pain, hip pain, and lower extremity dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Tibia External Rotators - TFL, Vastus Lateralis, Biceps Femoris and Lateral Gastrocnemius (for Lower Extremity Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive hip flexor muscles. Soft tissue release techniques for the psoas and iliacus (iliopsoas), rectus femoris, tensor fascia latae, anterior adductors (pectineus, gracilis, adductors brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus) and vastus lateralis. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for anterior pelvic tilt, excessive forward lean, asymmetrical weight shift, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Hip Flexors (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the internal rotators of the hip. Soft tissue release techniques for the tensor fascia latae (TFL), gluteus minimus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, and gracilis (anterior adductors), and vastus lateralis (hip internal rotators). Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for knees bow in, excessive forward lean, asymmetrical weight shift, knee pain, hip pain, and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Hip Internal Rotators - TFL, Gluteus Minimus, Vastus Lateralis and Anterior Adductors

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the external rotators of the hip. Soft tissues release techniques for the adductor magnus, biceps femoris, piriformis, and deep rotators of the femur. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for knees bow out, hip pain, knee pain, asymmetrical weight shift, SIJ (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Hip External Rotators (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction):

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive trunk muscles. Soft tissue release techniques for the erector spinae, multifidus, psoas major and iliacus (iliopsoas), and quadratus lumborum (QL). Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for excessive forward lean, anterior pelvic tilt, asymmetrical weight shift, back pain, sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction (LPHCD).

Static Manual Release: Trunk Muscles (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive internal rotators of the shoulder (shoulder muscles) and posterior deltoid. Soft tissue release techniques for the latissimus dorsi (lats), pectoralis major (pecs), teres major, subscapularis (rotator cuff), and post delt. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for arms fall, anterior pelvic tilt, shoulders elevate, shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, neck pain, and upper body dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major and Posterior Deltoid (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive scapular muscles. Soft tissue release techniques for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, rhomboids, and pectoralis minor. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for arms fall, shoulders elevate, forward head, shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia pain, cervical dysfunction, and upper body dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids and Pectoralis Minor (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the cervical spine. Soft tissue release techniques for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and splenii. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for forward head, shoulders elevate, neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, and upper body dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae and Splenii (for Upper-Body Dysfunction and Cervical Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the cervical spine. Soft tissue release techniques for the suboccipitals, sternocleidomastoid (SCM), scalenes, and cervical extensors (multifidi). Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for forward head, shoulders elevate, neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, and upper body dysfunction.

Static Manual Release

Static Manual Release: Lower Leg Muscles

Static Manual Release: Lower Leg Muscles

Static Manual Release: Tibia External Rotators - TFL, Vastus Lateralis, Biceps Femoris and Lateral Gastrocnemius (for Lower Extremity Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Tibia External Rotators - TFL, Vastus Lateralis, Biceps Femoris and Lateral Gastrocnemius (for Lower Extremity Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Hip Flexors (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Hip Flexors (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Hip Internal Rotators - TFL, Gluteus Minimus, Vastus Lateralis and Anterior Adductors

Static Manual Release: Hip Internal Rotators - TFL, Gluteus Minimus, Vastus Lateralis and Anterior Adductors

Static Manual Release: Hip External Rotators (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction):

Static Manual Release: Hip External Rotators (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction):

Static Manual Release: Trunk Muscles (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Trunk Muscles (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major and Posterior Deltoid (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major and Posterior Deltoid (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids and Pectoralis Minor (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids and Pectoralis Minor (for Upper-Body Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae and Splenii (for Upper-Body Dysfunction and Cervical Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae and Splenii (for Upper-Body Dysfunction and Cervical Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Suboccipitals, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Scalenes and Cervical Extensors (Multifidi) (Cervical Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Suboccipitals, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Scalenes and Cervical Extensors (Multifidi) (Cervical Dysfunction)